braid
v.(动词)braid.ed,braid.ing,braids v.tr.(及物动词)
To interweave three or more strands, strips, or lengths of in a diagonally overlapping pattern:编:用斜纹重叠方式交错编织三股、三条或三段以上(某物):例句:braided the rags into a strong rope.将这些破布编织成一根粗绳
To create (something) by such interweaving:编织:用编织方式制造(某物):例句:braid a rug.编织地毯
To style (the hair) by such interweaving.编辫子:以编织方式给(头发)造型To mingle (discrete elements, for example) as if by such interweaving:编造:似用编织方式混合(如,离散事物):例句:braided the ideas into a complex thesis.将这些思想编织成一篇复杂论文
To decorate or edge (something) with a trim of interwoven strands:编织花边:编织而成的花边装饰(某物)或给(某物)加边:例句:finished the jacket by braiding the collar and cuffs.加上领子或袖口而制成一件夹克衫
To fasten or decorate (hair) with a band or ribbon.加边:用带子或丝带系上或装饰(头发)v.intr.(不及物动词)To flow, twist, or wind as if interwoven:蜿蜒前进:交错流动、缠绕或蜿蜒前进:例句:a stream braiding through the woods.在树林中盘环流动的小溪
n.(名词)A braided segment or length, as of hair, fabric, or fiber.如头发、织物或纤维的编织部分或一段Ornamental cord or ribbon, used especially for decorating or edging fabrics.花边:装饰线或丝带,尤指用于装饰织物或给织物加边的A ribbon or band used to fasten the hair.发带:系头发用的丝带或带子Slang Naval officers of high rank.【俚语】 高军衔的海军官员
来源:Middle English braiden 中古英语 braiden from Old English bregdan [to weave] 源自 古英语 bregdan [编织]
【引伸】
braid.er
n.(名词)